Which is better, the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control or the JOOLA Hyperion CFS 16?

Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87.7 vs 81.7), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — forgiveness — Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control leads by 16 points.

Which one is faster at the kitchen line?

Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control, at 117 kg·cm² swing weight against 122 for JOOLA Hyperion CFS 16. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.

Is the price difference worth it?

Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control costs $170, $50 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on whether you actually use the traits it trades away — check the head-to-head DNA bars above before paying up.

Do they use the same core and face?

Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control: 16 mm Thermoformed polymer core with a Raw T700 carbon face. JOOLA Hyperion CFS 16: 16 mm Reactive polymer core with a Raw carbon friction face.

JOOLA Hyperion CFS 16 vs Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control

Direct 'do I need to spend flagship money?' comparison — mid-price contender against a premium elongated. Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.

JOOLA

Hyperion CFS 16

82$220

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Six Zero

Double Black Diamond Control

88$170

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Paddle DNA head-to-head

89Power79
84Control93
88Spin90
74Forgiveness90
76Sweet spot91
82Stability92
66Maneuverability70
87Pop73
82Touch89
84Consistency91
82Swing weight78
80Twist weight93
58Launch angle54
90Plow through82
70Softness84

Specs

Specification comparison
$220	Price	$170
16 mm	Core	16 mm
8.4 oz	Weight	8.3 oz
122	Swing weight	117
6.1	Twist weight	7
elongated	Shape	widebody
Raw carbon friction	Surface	Raw T700 carbon
5.5 in	Handle	5.2 in

JOOLA Hyperion CFS 16 verdict

An elongated drive machine. The extra reach and plow-through win baseline exchanges, but you pay for it every time you have to reset a fast hands battle.

Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control verdict

The best stability-to-price ratio in the database. Twist weight is near CRBN levels for sixty dollars less.

The verdict

Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is forgiveness: Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control scores 90 against 74 for JOOLA Hyperion CFS 16 — a 16-point gap. They are effectively level on spin, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control is $50 cheaper at $170.

Forgiveness
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control leads by 16 points (90 vs 74).
Sweet spot
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control leads by 15 points (91 vs 76).
Pop
JOOLA Hyperion CFS 16 leads by 14 points (87 vs 73).
Softness
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control leads by 14 points (84 vs 70).

Which one should you buy?

Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control

Take Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control if you want forgiveness (+16), sweet spot (+15), softness (+14). Its swing weight of 117 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.

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JOOLA Hyperion CFS 16

Take JOOLA Hyperion CFS 16 if you want pop (+14), power (+10), plow through (+8). Its swing weight of 122 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.

Read the JOOLA Hyperion CFS 16 review →

Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control vs JOOLA Hyperion CFS 16 FAQ

Which is better, the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control or the JOOLA Hyperion CFS 16?: Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87.7 vs 81.7), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — forgiveness — Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control leads by 16 points.
Which one is faster at the kitchen line?: Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control, at 117 kg·cm² swing weight against 122 for JOOLA Hyperion CFS 16. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
Is the price difference worth it?: Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control costs $170, $50 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on whether you actually use the traits it trades away — check the head-to-head DNA bars above before paying up.
Do they use the same core and face?: Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control: 16 mm Thermoformed polymer core with a Raw T700 carbon face. JOOLA Hyperion CFS 16: 16 mm Reactive polymer core with a Raw carbon friction face.

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